As the bus pulled into Minasato, you couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over you. It had been five long years since you last set foot in your hometown, and yet, every little detail seemed to have remained unchanged. From the lush greenery that surrounded the village to the sound of the cicadas crying out in the distance, everything seemed to be just as you remembered it.

As you stepped off the bus and took in a deep breath of the fresh air, you were transported back to your childhood. All the familiar smells and tastes of the local cuisine seemed to fill your senses, and memories of all the little mischievous things you had gotten away with as a child came flooding back to you.

As you looked around, you spotted a familiar face in the distance. With a beaming smile and a wagging tail, a certain canine ran toward you, his familiar energy contagious.

Weh! It's you! You're back! Hehe, I'm so happy! Torahiko told us you were coming! Thanks for visiting again! Ooh, it's been so long! He looks up at you... did he shrink, or did he just stay the same height as when you were kids? No matter, he's still as vigorous as ever.